PLC and responsibilities to the corps

[mxracer19]

I just have a quick question regarding the PLC Aviation program. Before you leave for your first summer PLC, do you actually have to sign and swear into the corps? What I mean is, at that point, are you considered a marine? If so, is it possible to be deployed? What are some of the finer points that your recruiter won't mention to you unless you ask? What should I be weary of?

Thanks a bunch,
Matt

 

[skidkid]

I dont believe you take an oath yet, YOU ARE NOT YET A MARINE! You are an offier candidate and not yet eligible for the privilidges and responsibilities (to include deploying).

OCS is basically a try out for the Marine Corps. There are many things to be weary of, you will run a lot. I think you meant things to be wary of: there really arent that many like I said OCS is a try out, nothing more nothing less you can quit when there, you can quit after you complete, you can quit the day before you are supposed to commision. The Marine Corps doesnt want guys who dont want to be there so there are plenty of outs.
There is money available once you complete OCS that will impart a commitment but even then you can pay it back and go do other things.

 

[Slammer2]

you have to complete the first and second sessions of PLC and then graduate college and accept your commission. Up until then, you can walk away.

 

[zacharyj53]

I just have a quick question regarding the PLC Aviation program. Before you leave for your first summer PLC, do you actually have to sign and swear into the corps? What I mean is, at that point, are you considered a marine? If so, is it possible to be deployed? What are some of the finer points that your recruiter won't mention to you unless you ask? What should I be weary of?

Thanks a bunch,
Matt

No, although both are college programs. The Platoon Leaders Class is conducted during the summer — and there is no obligation beyond attending the summer training. NROTC (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) is offered as a college course at many different colleges. In some programs offered by the Marine Corps, such as through the Marine Corps NROTC scholarship program, the recipients must take NROTC while in college. This is a prep class to understand and study the Marine Corps.

http://officer.marines.com/page/Officer-FAQ.jsp?ref=1653

 

[ArkhamAsylum]

For details, try searching for the following phrases on this forum:
OCS
PLC
OCC
Air contract

 

[mxracer19]

Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the information. I appreciate it all

-Matt

 

[WishICouldFly]

So, could someone hypothetically just go for 'fun' or because he/she has nothing better to do that summer, and then not have to worry about a commitment to the USMC?

Just a random thought.

 

[MettGT]

So, could someone hypothetically just go for 'fun' or because he/she has nothing better to do that summer, and then not have to worry about a commitment to the USMC?

Just a random thought.

Yes, someone could hypothetically go to OCS just for fun.

 

[HeyJoe]

So, could someone hypothetically just go for 'fun' or because he/she has nothing better to do that summer, and then not have to worry about a commitment to the USMC?

Just a random thought.

"Just for fun?"....this isn't Boy Scout summer camp. There is a cost involved and the Marines aren't in the business of providing something "fun" "because [someone] has nothing better to do that summer"

If you're aren't sure about commiting to a Marine obligation, PLC can provide you enough exposure to make a decision, but it certainly isn't intended to be a distraction for someone who is looking for something "better to do" for the summer.

 

[Carno]

So, could someone hypothetically just go for 'fun' or because he/she has nothing better to do that summer, and then not have to worry about a commitment to the USMC?

Just a random thought.

That is exactly what my rack mate did.

 

[Herc_Dude]

That is exactly what my rack mate did.

One sick monkey ...

 

[ArkhamAsylum]

On the other hand, if an OSO is struggling to make quotas, a "for fun" guy might be his dream come true. Just don't take an air contract.

 

[mxracer19]

Im actually shooting for an air contract haha. But I couldnt imagine anyone doing that for "fun".

 

[WishICouldFly]

I thought it would be fun...I went to Ft. Knox last summer for a month under an AROTC program for fun...

I swear it was a hypothetical question.

 

[Slammer2]

One of my SIs got wind of some candidate in another platoon who was just doing it for fun and had no intention of accepting his commission and the next day the dude ended up DORing. I think they had a hand in it. Probably reamed him out for wasting time and money and attention on him. I didnt really see a problem with it at first, but later on, they would put the "spotlight" on candidates who really needed it. It either made the kid shape up real damn fast of made him wash out. That attention really helped those who wanted it big time. I started to get mad later on about week 7 or so when I thought about those who were wasting all that attention. I think it was very important at the time. I know that the attention that I brought on myself for f-ups really helped me out greatly and after it was over I appreciated it.